71 Hardey Road, Serpentine.

The time has come to make the perfect upgrade to your family's lifestyle surrounded by glorious greenery, set on a lush 1-acre parcel of land with an expansive 5 bedroom farmhouse-inspired residence offering a distinctly generous layout and first-class finishes throughout. One thing you simply can't put a price on - is the time, effort and foresight required to establish a property of this unique caliber. In an environment where building takes years, and costs are ever-increasing, you can't simply replicate what's on offer here. The good news is that a truly picture-perfect property exists - right here in the highly desirable and family-focused rural residential locality of Serpentine. The residence: Superbly constructed to be energy efficient and sustainable, crafted by top-quality home builders Gemmill Homes, if there's one word to describe this stunning home it's 'timeless'. Stylishly appointed and spacious in all the right places, there's so much to love and relish for many years to come. With classically comforting features and finishes such as plantation shutters, wood fireplace, the warmth of distressed timber flooring and woodgrain cabinetry, and sheer window dressings - the results of clever styling and a soothing colour palette have ultimately resulted in an effortlessly stylish abode you'll be proud to call home. Living large is celebrated in this home's customised floorplan which encourages harmony - whatever your living arrangements or requirements. You'll find a beautiful blend of bountiful open-planned family living spaces showcasing the gorgeous garden aspects on offer, combined with dedicated and separate private areas in the games room, home office and the separate kids wing. Just as large are the secondary bedrooms - and with built-in robes, the office can easily be utilised as a 5th bedroom. The heart of the home - comprises a stunning kitchen that features a large island bench with stone countertops, breakfast bar and oodles of storage and additional overhead cabinets above the timber-look tiled splashback. The brilliant scullery is equipped with a dropzone, double fridge recess, bench space and appliances - plus the further walk-in pantry storage space is a blessing for busy households. The accommodations: Starting with the lavish main suite, my personal favourite, and a savvy layout that connects to a gorgeous private ensuite bathroom and an adjoining dressing room robe. Plantation shutters conceal a glass sliding door to access a private parent's verandah! Variety is the spice of life - and the accommodations in this home are seasoned to perfection. Avail of king-sized secondary bedrooms with robe storage, ceiling fans, and plantation shutters dressing the windows. A large family bathroom boasts heaps of space beneath the skylight, a deep soaking tub and a hobless shower. Often overlooked, the laundry here has maximum storage with 2 x double full-height linens and a mudroom at the back door. The great outdoors: Living on the land provides the blessing of space to naturally develop an organic hideaway of your own. As you enter the property one thing becomes abundantly clear - this place is a whimsical wonderland of curated gardens, productive fruit trees, lawns for play and privacy hedging. Flowering plants and towering timbers dotted across the block provide cooling shade, and a magical place to grow up. With bore reticulation and a huge rainwater tank, plus scheme water, the veges flourish in raised beds and you can entertain outdoors year-round. Summary of features: * Generous family floorplan providing over 276sqm of internal living area * Stunning kitchen with stone counters, stainless appliances, scullery with dropzone and further walk-in-pantry * Lavish main suite * King-sized secondary bedrooms with ceiling fans, plantation shutters plus office with robe storage (5th bedroom) * Classically styled with feature lighting throughout * Ducted air conditioning * Cast iron slow combustion wood burning fireplace * Verandahs to East and West sides of the home * Fully fenced and enclosed backyard safe for children and pets * Side access with extended garage for added storage * 5kW Solar inverter fed by 20 x panels * Insulation to colorbond roof, ceiling and all wall cavities. * 110,000L rainwater tank with particle, carbon and UV filtration. * Backup scheme water changeover * Property is serviced by 3 Phase Power * Bore irrigation system * Established orchard, raised vegetable beds and gardens Location: So, with all this on offer - the location is the final selling point, being at the foothills of the majestic Darling Ranges and the Serpentine Falls National Park there's natural amenity in abundance with a nearby golf course and pony club plus several parks and walking trails. What Next!? Inspection by appointment with the Miles Walton team is equally essential to appreciate the new life available to you here in Serpentine. If you like what you see in the pictures, then this is your 'start the car' moment, and one you really won't want to miss.